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OFFICIAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Madeline W.

August 12, 2024

Knoxville

★★★★★

verified student

“helpful tools”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Great use of lecture tools for graphic display notes. Showed much concern for success of students. Discussed pertinent information for exam prep.

Erika C.

August 12, 2024

Beverly

★★★★★

verified student

“heavy material”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Class and Materials are perfect, but they are too compressed for these heavy materials that need more time.

Brian B.

August 3, 2024

Chelsea

★★★★★

verified student

“commands class”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Hanlon is an expert in her field and an inspiration. She is very clear, commands the room and explains concept in a way that is easy for everyone to understand. This course is very tough and I think she does a great job. Would highly reccomend.

Gaylin B.

August 2, 2024

San Francisco

★★★★★

verified student

“knowledgeable”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Very knowledgeable professor.

Luis G.

July 30, 2024

New York

★★★★★

verified student

“complex topics”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Hanlon has a lot of experience with the ARE and is very knowledgeable on all topics. The class is designed to help you pass the ARE and professor Hanlon's live approach is very helpful in simplifying and remembering very complex topics on the exam.

Madeline P.

July 29, 2024

Lansing

★★★★★

verified student

“clear & concise”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Very clear and easy to follow.

Ricardo D.

July 27, 2024

Blue Springs

★★★★★

verified student

“focused”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Provided great focused information for the ARE test.

Nhu L.

July 25, 2024

Concord

★★★★★

verified student

“pay attention”

A.R.E. iReady Course

VERY GOOD, IS QUICK SOMETIMES- SO PAY ATTENTION.

Damian M.

July 23, 2024

El Cajon

★★★★★

verified student

“high excellence”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Excellent instruction and ARE prep course! I would highly recommend this to everyone interested in taking the AREs.

Jeremy P.

July 20, 2024

Albany

★★★★★

verified student

“intense but worth it”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Hanlon is extremely knowledgeable and covers a ton of material. Lectures are intense but worth attending - unstuckstudy ai and the free textbook were also super helpful for study prep.

Paula S.

July 18, 2024

North Miami Beach

★★★★☆

verified student

“great”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Great leacture

Parmindar S.

July 12, 2024

Burbank

★★★★★

verified student

“intense but clear”

A.R.E. iReady Course

I found Professor Hanlon to be incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Her lectures were intense, clear, concise, and absolutely brimming with valuable content. She was helpful and professional. I am very pleased with all that she did to help me prepare for the ARE.

Sanna S.

July 7, 2024

La Mirada

★★★★★

verified student

“easy to follow”

A.R.E. iReady Course

The professor speaks clear and notes are helpful. Assigning homework questions that are reviewed the next session would be nice. Clear homework for each class would keep study straightforward.

Allison P.

July 2, 2024

Dallas

★★★★★

verified student

“dense material”

A.R.E. iReady Course

VERY dense course material and compressed into very little time. The amount of information covered would need years of courses, but the best is done to do it in the shortest possible time and in the best way possible. Professor explains subjects clearly and is open to questions or clarifications throughout course. VERY recommended course&professor.

Rebecca M.

June 24, 2024

Charleston

★★★★★

verified student

“helpful”

A.R.E. iReady Course

This fast paced course can be difficult because of the amount of information that is presented during the lecture. I believe the course can be very helpful for those wanting to take the exams for architectural licensing, however, it does require outside studying and very disciplined study habits.

Madhavi T.

June 21, 2024

Vallejo

★★★★★

verified student

“fantastic educator”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Hanlon is incredibly smart and knowledgeable. She is fantastic and a great educator who cares about her students.

Hassan R.

June 15, 2024

Oklahoma City

★★★★★

verified student

“knowledgeable”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Extremely knowledgeable about all content for the ARE

Michael R.

June 13, 2024

Palm Bay

★★★★★

verified student

“enthusiastic”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Clearly capable as a recognized professional in the industry. Enthusiastic and able to relay content in a meaningful manner, directed towards learning rather than memorization.

Craig F.

June 8, 2024

Brentwood

★★★★★

verified student

“doesn’t waste time”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Worth it! Very knowledgeable of the topic and gets into exactly what you need to know. Does not waste your time.

Meghan F.

June 1, 2024

Los Angeles

★★★★★

verified student

“experienced”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Good lectures with explanations. Very knowledgeable and I feel she has a lot of experience in the architecture field.

Claudia C.

May 15, 2024

New York

★★★★★

verified student

“compassionate”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Umber Hanlon is such a great professor! she is extremely knowledgeable and still extremely compassionate to meet you where you are. she expects diligence and hard work & also inspires it out of you! i highly recommend her!

Geoffrey H.

May 1, 2024

Albany

★★★★★

verified student

“easy to follow”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Great teaching methods and makes everything easy to understand.

Reevse B.

April 26, 2024

Charleston

★★★★☆

verified student

“lots of questions”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Can let questions overwhelm the class

Jeremy W.

April 25, 2024

New York

★★★★½

verified student

“rough content”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Generally good, tuff content

Julian R.

April 16, 2024

Miami

★★★★★

verified student

“effective”

A.R.E. iReady Course

Professor Hanlon is very knowledgeable about the ARE and distributes the knowledge effectively.

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